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Re: Nuvigil Longer Lasting than Provigi? » mrm1036

Posted by SLS on November 13, 2009, at 7:02:05

In reply to Nuvigil Longer Lasting than Provigi?, posted by mrm1036 on November 13, 2009, at 4:21:24

> Can anyone say if Nuvigil is supposed to be longer lasting than Provigil? I suffer from major depression and my primary symptoms are lack of energy and fatigue. My psychiatrist is considering putting me on Nuvigil.
>
> My current medications are:
>
> 1. Parnate: 80mg
> 2 Lamictal: 2 mg
> 3 Abilify: 5 mg
> 4 Lunesta: 3 mg
>
>
> Thanks again.

Nuvigil (armodafinil) has a half-life of 15 hours, which is approximately the same as Provigil (modafinil). To get technical, with Provigil, the r-enantiomer from which Nuvigil is derived has a somewhat longer half life than the s-enantiomer.

How much Lamictal are you taking? You listed your dosage as being 2 mg.

What advantages are there for taking Nuvigil over Provigil?


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